Brits will enjoy temperatures higher than that of 20C in Tenerife today but a heavy set of showers could dampen things slightly.

A Met Office forecaster said: “Friday may reach 28C but very warm and humid air from France could see thundery, torrential downpours, with 25-30mm of rain in an hour and surface water.
“It’s a mixed start of summer. Temperatures will be down to around 21C on Saturday and the high teens on Sunday, after a weather front moves in.
“There will be showers on Saturday and Sunday, with the North and West affected most but the South and East also at risk, with a higher risk on Sunday.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the east of the country with the “risk of torrential downpours on Friday afternoon and evening”.

The Met Office say: “Whilst most places will miss the worst, it could lead to localised surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions. Frequent lightning and perhaps hail could be additional hazards."

Over the weekend it is likely to feel breezier, fresher but still pleasantly warm with sunny spells and showers, heaviest most likely in the northwest. A band of more persistent rain is possible on Monday.